trunk release MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2004 Owners Manual

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18At a glance ......................................... 19
Cockpit ................................................ 20
Instrument cluster ............................... 22
Multifunction steering wheel ............... 24 Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started ................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30 Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 30
Adjusting .............................................. 32 Seats............................................... 32
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors ............................................ 39
Driving .................................................. 41 Fastening the seat belt ................... 41
Starting the engine ......................... 44
Switching on headlamps ................. 48
Turn signals .................................... 48
High beam ...................................... 48
Windshield wipers ........................... 49
Problems while driving .................... 50
Parking and locking .............................. 52 Parking brake.................................. 52
Switching off headlamps................. 53
Turning off the engine ..................... 53
Safety and Security ........................... 55
Occupant safety ................................... 56 Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle .................... 65
Panic alarm* ........................................ 72 Activating........................................ 72
Deactivating.................................... 72
Driving safety systems ......................... 73 ABS ................................................. 73
BAS ................................................. 74
ESP ................................................. 75
Anti-theft systems ................................ 78 Immobilizer ..................................... 78
Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 78
Tow-away alarm* ............................ 79Controls in detail ................................ 81
Locking and unlocking ......................... 82 Keys ................................................ 82
Opening the doors from the inside . 85
Opening the trunk lid ...................... 85
Closing the trunk lid ....................... 86
Trunk lid emergency release ........... 86

86 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe trunk can also be opened from its in-
side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer-
gency release” (
page 86).
Closing the trunk lid1 Handle
Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
grip 1.

Close trunk lid with hands placed flat
on it.
Trunk lid emergency release
The emergency release button is located
on the inside of the trunk lid.
1 Emergency release button
Briefly press emergency release
button 1.
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid
opens.
iThe vehicle must be unlocked.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.Warning!
G
Only drive with the trunk closed. Among
other dangers, such as your view being
blocked, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi-
cle interior.iTo prevent an inadvertent lockout, do
not place the SmartKey in the trunk.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.

87
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Illumination of the emergency release but-
ton:

The button will flash for 30 minutes af-
ter opening the trunk.


The button will flash for 60 minutes af-
ter closing the trunk.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk lid automatically
lock when the ignition is switched on and
the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
For more information on towing the vehi-
cle, see “Towing the vehicle” (
page 313).
You can deactivate the automatic locking
mode using the control system
(
page 129).
iThe emergency release button unlocks
and opens the trunk while the vehicle is
standing or driving.
The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle
battery is discharged or disconnected.
iIf the emergency release button is
pressed and the vehicle was centrally
locked, the exterior lamps will flash and
the alarm will sound as the trunk lid
opens. To cancel the alarm, do one of
the following:

Press button Œ or‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
iThe doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact ex-
ceeds a preset threshold.
The vehicle automatically locks when
the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more. You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle

is pushed or towed


is on a test stand

289
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk lid
If you are unable to unlock the trunk lid
with the SmartKey, you can use the emer-
gency release on the inside of the trunk lid
to unlock it.
1 Cover
2 Release lever
3 Rear bench seat backrest

Fold backrest 3 forward.

Remove cover 1 from the trim on the
trunk lid.

Push release lever 2 all the way to the
right.

Open the trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 88).

Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is down. If nec-
essary push it down manually.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance. A mini-
mum height clearance of 6.92 ft
(2.11 m) is required to open the trunk
lid.

291
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks in place.

Slide mechanical key
1 back into the
SmartKey.
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
Open the trunk lid.

Fold right-side tail lamp trim aside.

Reach inside through opening 2.

Turn release knob 1 clockwise (ar-
row).
The fuel filler flap can now be opened.
Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
In the case of power failure the gear selec-
tor lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to
tow the vehicle.
1 Coin holder
2 Tool

Open the storage compartment in front
of the center armrest.

Release coin holder 1 (e.g. using a
small coin).

Swing coin holder 1 aside.

Insert a tool 2 (e.g. flat blade screw-
driver) into the opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push the tool down.

Move gear selector lever from
position P.

Reinstall the coin holder after removing
the tool from the opening.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.
iThe gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to position P.

305
Practical hints
Flat tire

Open flap
1 on air pump.

Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose
with the pressure gauge 2.
Observe instructions on air pump label.

Remove the valve cap from valve.

Screw the air hose 2 on to the tire
valve.

Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.

To switch on the air pump turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1 (
page 31).

Operate air pump until the pressure
gauge displays 36 psi (2.5 bar)
This takes about five minutes for the
space tire. The air hose 2 and the
union nut 3 can become hot during in-
flation.

To switch off the air pump turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 (
page 31).

If the tire pressure is above 36 psi
(2.5 bar), release excess tire pressure
using the vent screw.

Detach the electric air pump.

Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.
!Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than eight minutes without in-
terruption. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again af-
ter it has cooled off.
Warning!
G
Follow recommended inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinfalted tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicat-
ed by the label on the driver’s door latch
post). Overloading the tires can overheat
them, possibly causing a blowout.

318 Practical hintsFusesRemoving/installing cover
Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.

Pull up cover 1.

Slide out retainer 3 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover 1 in reverse order.
Opening fuse box
4 Fuse box cover
5 Clamps

Release clamps 5.

Remove cover 4. Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover down and secure with
clamps
5.
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk behind the left hand trim panel.
1 Trim panel
2 Handles Opening trim panel

Turn handles
2.

Remove trim panel 1.
3 Auxiliary fuse box
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the cover of
the auxiliary fuse box.

354 Index
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229
Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 194 Cruise control 194
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 89 Activating 130
Interrupting movement 89, 130
Electrical fuses 317
Electrical system Technical data 327
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23, 75, 342 Emergency call system* 206
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 209
Telephone* 184
With Tele Aid* 208
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 145
Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof 292
Locking the vehicle 289
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 292
Remote door unlock 213
Unlocking the vehicle 288
Emergency release Trunk lid 86
Emergency tensioning device see ETD 64, 342
Emission control 231
Emission control label 322
Ending A call (telephone) 135 Engine
Compartment 236
Message in display 260
Starting with automatic transmission 45
Starting with manual transmission 44
Starting with the key 45
Technical data 324
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 253
Engine compartment 236 Fuse box in 317
Hood 236
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 260
Engine number 342
Engine oil 237, 332 Adding 239
Additives 332
Checking level 237
Consumption 237
Display messages 275
Filler neck 240

371
Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 235, 245
Tire speed rating 228, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 244, 325 Collapsible 342
Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 245
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 244
Rims and tires 325
Service life 245
Temperature 246
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 247
Wear pattern 246
Winter 247
Tools 285
Tow-away alarm 25, 79 Arming 79
Disarming 79
Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 316
Towing the vehicle 313
Tracking services For stolen vehicle 214
Traction 144, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic transmission 241
Tread depth (tires) 247
Treadwear 339
Trim panel Opening 318
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer Resetting 107
Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 318
Lighting 104 Opening 85
Trunk lid Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Message in display 283
Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 293, 294
Turn signals 48 Additional in mirrors 293
Cleaning lenses 253
Front bulbs 293, 295, 297
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 294, 299
Turning off Engine 53
U
Units Setting speedometer units 124
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 82